Product OverviewIntel Xeon E5-1600/2600 V3 Processor FamiliesBased on Haswell microarchitecture, these new Intel processor families bring a whole new set of performance boosting features. In addition to the usual boost in frequencies and core numbers, the Intel Xeon E5-1600/2600 V3 families are the first in the industry to support the brand new DDR4 memory technology.

Moreover, these new processors include encryption performance overhead reduction features, and technologies improving run time and migration VM integrity.

DDR4 Support Next Gen MemoryThe Intel Xeon E5-1600/2600 V3 families are the first generation of processors to support exclusively the new DDR4 technology on the market, which brings:

Memory Frequency Get The Performance EdgeOn the previous server platforms from Intel, the maximum supported memory frequency has always been automatically downgraded by design when more DIMMs were being added on a server motherboard. As this trade-off between performance and capacity represents a dilemma to many memory-hungry server applications. GIGABYTE offers a unique solution. All our motherboards based on the LGA 2011-3 socket support by default a maximum frequency of 2133 MHz in any memory configuration.

Dedicated LAN Card Slot Network FlexibilityThis motherboard uses a mezzanine card slot with four PCI-Express lanes with custom mounting sockets to receive one of our proprietary LAN controller cards. Positioned right between the board's socket and I/O, it can add more LAN ports to the standard interface and fit into a larger range of possible network scenarios.

MSATA 6Gb/s On-board StorageThanks to the Mini-PCIe slot users have the flexibility to install an SSD directly on the motherboard, which can enhance a server's performance with better overall responsiveness, faster boot times and faster system resume times.

Easy BIOS UpdateBecause updating the version of a BIOS can be a troublesome experience, GIGABYTE has developed this intergrated function (no utility to install) that lets you update the BIOS of your motherboard(s):

• Without having to install CPUs, memory, drives, operating system, etc.• Without having to power on the system (but a power supply must be connected)• One board at a time via our IPMI 2.0 web interface• Multiple boards simultaneously via command line

All IR Power DesignOur board's CPU and memory power delivery is ensured by industry-leading IR Digital PWM and IR PowlRstage IC controllers. These components guarantee a super stable operating environment and allow the processors and the memory to deliver their maximum performance.

OS-Con CapacitorsWith a service life of a minimum of 50,000 hours, our boards are built with ultra-long lasting components for the highest reliability possible.